chorus 1 of 2

noun

ˈkȯr-əs How to pronounce chorus (audio)
Definition of chorusnext
1
as in choir
an organized group of singers the annual Christmas program presented by the church's chorus

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2
as in refrain
a part of a song or hymn that is repeated every so often the whole congregation will join in for the chorus

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chorus

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verb

as in to chime

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Recent Examples of chorus
Noun
Beathard drove the melody in the verses and chorus, threading a stream of steady rhythms that keep the piece rolling forward. — Tom Roland, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026 Chatten raises his arms like a conductor as the room’s three thousand other voices sing the chorus back at him. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
The sound chorused from Minnesota’s bench as Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert exited stage right after shining under the bright Hollywood lights Wednesday in Los Angeles. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2025 These insects will mate and chorus for at least six weeks before the 17-year cycle starts again. — Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2024 See All Example Sentences for chorus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chorus
  1. choir
  2. refrain
  3. chime
  4. response
  5. roar
  6. bellow
  7. chant
Noun
  • Now, it's grown into a marching band, youth choir and a drumline for college students, which Groover describes as the pathway to phenomenal Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
    — Courtney Cole, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The accompanying sound spawned several viral videos — including some featuring bibles, choir robes and full-on Jesus cosplay — among its 5,000 posts.
    — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of choir
Noun
  • Of late, however, Ah Gau had given up his old refrain for a new one.
    — Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Yet the structural refrain that underpins this wonder of a book always returns to love.
    — Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of refrain
Verb
  • Bruce Blakeman, the Republican challenger in the gubernatorial race, also chimed on Mamdani's statement.
    — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The loud-mouthed cameos from ex-soccer players Zlatan Ibrahimović and Eric Cantona in Nike’s World Cup hero film Rip the Script were indicative of this, chiming with an older, more arrogant vision of Nike seen in the ’90s and the aughts.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of chime
Noun
  • Their responses were not edited and are in the candidates’ own words.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
  • More than 350 flights were canceled or delayed at Moscow airports, local media reported, as planes were grounded in response to incoming drones.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of response
Verb
  • David Pastrnak scored a tying power-play goal and Frederic Brunet got his first NHL goal for the Bruins, who roared back from an early two-goal deficit and improved to 6-2-0.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Marsh knew it, putting his hands on his helmet as the crowd roared and the stadium fireworks went off.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of roar
Verb
  • Director Sakurai’s previous credits include The Eric Andre Show and the film Bad Trip, which accounts for the appearance of his frequent collaborator Andre as a bellowing ring announcer.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
  • For presence and volume, though, Emma is soon eclipsed by the President of the United States (John Goodman), a bellowing buffoon in a Trump-red tie.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of bellow
Verb
  • The crowd chanted France's national anthem and waved flags, and some people played trumpets and violins.
    — SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The demonstrators can be seen chanting and holding placards in the video above, from the Reuters news agency.
    — Elina Baudier Kim, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of chant

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“Chorus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chorus. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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